Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Get on the fast track to a career with purpose with an accelerated BSN from UNMC.
Why Earn an Accelerated BSN?
Do you have a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing? Are you thinking about a career change? Consider nursing. Demand for nurses is on the rise as health care organizations grapple with a growing patient population and an aging workforce.
Changing careers can be costly and time consuming. An accelerated BSN provides a quick path. If you plan to move into administration or teaching, a BSN or higher is essential.
As an accelerated student, you’ll cover the same material as traditional students. The only difference is that you'll pack more into each semester. Some students say that with fewer gaps between lessons and clinical experiences, they better retain the material.
Why Earn an Accelerated BSN at UNMC?
500-Mile-Campus
The College of Nursing is the largest and most far-reaching of UNMC's health colleges with five campuses spanning the state. We have divisions in Omaha, Lincoln, Scottsbluff, Kearney and Norfolk.
Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington D.C. 20001. Phone: (202)887-6791.
NCLEX Pass Rate of 97.34%
Traditional and accelerated graduates combined for a first time pass rate of 97.34% on the NCLEX licensing examination in 2023.
Complete your BSN in 12 Months
Non-nursing graduates can fast track their nursing education by completing this rigorous program in one year.
Program Snapshot
Program Highlights
760 Hours of Clinical Training
You'll have learning lab/clinical instruction through our state-of-the-art clinical training facilities/simulators. You'll also do clinical rotations at area medical centers, hospitals and other health facilities.
Plan of Study
The curriculum follows the structure of the traditional BSN but compresses the two-year program to 12 months, with key variations. The accelerated program has two 16-week semesters and one 13-week summer session.
Prerequisites
Before beginning your course of study, you will need to complete a bachelor's degree in another field from an accredited institution as well as prerequisite nursing courses. You can take these courses through the University of Nebraska (on campus or online) or from any accredited community college, four-year college or university.
Careers and Outcomes
Nursing is a quickly growing field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a growth of more than 438,000 new RN jobs by the year 2026. UNMC nursing graduates are in demand among employers throughout Nebraska and BSN graduates have the edge.
Job Opportunities
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Doctor's offices
- Ambulatory care facilities
- Residential care facilities
- Long-Term care facilities
- Hospices
- Educational services
- Government services
- And More...
Employers
- Nebraska Medicine
- Faith Regional
- Regional West Medical Center
- CHI Health St. Elizabeth
- Kearney Regional Medical Center
- Bryan Health
- CHI Health Good Samaritan
- Nebraska Methodist Hospital
- CHI Health St. Francis
- And More...
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